But wouldn't that also be consistent with what is known about post-viral syndromes? (Just to balance the arguments)

Perhaps. It's also *consistent* with a number of other potential scenarios, including anabolic steroid withdrawal, or outright fabrication.

Given the uncertainty, it's interesting that (AFAIK) her doctor hasn't provided any medical diagnosis or supporting test results, and unfortunate that the symptoms and sequence of events reported is so vague and at times contradictory.

And i'm not sure about other fighters here, but personally, if I was feeling unwell, had just collapsed in sparring, had no energy and was concerned about my world title fight in two weeks; I don't think my priority would be lining up to have my photo taken with my sparring partners!

Please note that I'm not making accusations here; just pointing out some relevant facts. I'll let people form their own opinions.

It would certainly be odd to be in a gym at all if you thought you had a post viral syndrome (especially if you had consulted your doctor about it); but then again I've heard a lot of stories about fighters taking all kinds of stupid risks with their health

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Ah cheers for clearing it up, just hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere. True though, if you get busted on a pre fight test knowing full well you are in for testing, you deserve everything you get ...and more.

Haha also true, though, I often have a protein shake before sitting on the couch, just because, you know, well, I sit with 100% effort!

Noting the fact you could probably kick the shit out of me quite easily, I aint saying you look like any kind of muppet. Its to be commended though the fact you made a stand here, more fighters need to do it - i.e anyone fighting Overhorsemeatreem etc, plus that TRT loophole need slamming shut, or at least, give it a cut off age of 35+ or something,someone like Todd Duffee has no need for that shizzle imho. Well no normal need anyway at his age, kids these days eh!

Though to be fair as a side note I always wanted to be Animal, he rocks - proven by Dave Grohl playing Animool in the new Muppet Movie!! Thats like God playing God in his own made for TV movie!